UPDATED: October 21, 2024

A brand NEW theme park is opening in Orlando, Florida on May 22, 2025: Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe!

In January 2024, Universal Orlando revealed details about the five themed lands that will make up Epic Universe: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, and the land we’re exploring here: How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk!

According to Universal’s announcement, “Guests can soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures” in How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, “the world’s first dragon-Viking utopia” from the DreamWorks movie franchise.

Universal has shared that Isle of Berk will be “a vibrant world where raucous Vikings and rambunctious dragons live together in hilarious harmony – based on the wildly popular How to Train Your Dragon film franchise.”

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Theming

The storyline of the land takes place between the first and second How To Train Your Dragon movies.

Universal Orlando worked with DreamWorks Animation to create this land, in which the theming extends to “immense architecture featuring hand-carved details, lush landscaping, and extraordinary heights of rolling hills surrounding vibrant dragon houses and local establishments.”

Two 40-foot-tall Viking statues will set the scene when you enter the land, and once you get inside, you’ll take in views of a sparkling lagoon and the Viking village.

Let’s EXPLORE Isle of Berk and its upcoming attractions, restaurants, a play area, show, and character meet-and-greets!

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Attractions

Hiccup’s Wing Gliders

Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is a family thrill coaster where you’ll join Hiccup to test out “his latest glider contraption” that he’s invented! Hiccup, you see, has created a way for riders to simulate what its like to fly on a dragon. His winged flying machine is designed to launch aspiring Dragon Riders into the air, complete with feeling of swooping and soaring through the air.

The dilemma? Well… Toothless isn’t altogether thrilled with this new invention, which leads to a wild ride!

The coaster reaches speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, taking visitors around the perimeter of the land and even across the lagoon.

There are even promises that riders will encounter BOTH Toothless and Hiccup along the way.

The height requirement for this coaster is 40″, and children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion.

Fyre Drill

Oh, boy… the Viking twins from How To Train Your Dragon, Ruffnut and Tuffnut, are in charge of Fyre Drill! Get ready to board a boat and take a trek down Berk’s Fyre Skööl, where the brother and sister have designed an interactive boat battle.

And the “Drill”? You’ll take on the role of a villager preparing to protect the town against fire-breathing dragons! You’ll get to “blast water cannons at flame-like targets to practice putting out fires – a crucial skill to master when living with dragons.” 

On this ride, one side of the boat is competing with the other (it’s boat-ride-meets-game!), and Universal has issued fair warning that “you will get soaked!”

There is no height requirement for this ride, but children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion.

Dragon Racer’s Rally

Get ready for THRILLS on Dragon Racer’s Rally! Here, YOU will be training to be a Champion Dragon Racer!

You’ll get to “practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on two Viking-made dragon-riding trainers that reach heights of up to 67 feet in the air.”

Yep! That means you’re spinning upside down!

Something good to know: YOU get to control how “wild or mild” your ride is, so it can be as exciting as you choose! The height requirement for this ride is 48″.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Dining

Mead Hall

Welcome to Mead Hall!

This is “where guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches, and more along with a collection of meads and ciders.”

Mead Hall is essentially Berk’s main gathering hall.

Spit Fyre Grill

Spit Fyre Grill will be housed near the Fyre Drill water attraction… and, in fact, it will overlook the attraction!

This quick service spot will feature hearty flame-seared meals.

Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel

Searching for grog and gruel 😉 ? Then for a quick bite, you can head to the racing-themed Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel food stand. It will be located near the Viking Training Camp.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Character Meet-and-Greet

Step inside the Haddock Paddock to meet Hiccup and the beloved Toothless!

Universal also shared that you might encounter more characters throughout the land, including Vikings and dragons.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Show

The Untrainable Dragon

The Untrainable Dragon is a live show based on the Untrainable show in Universal Beijing Resort. The show “takes guests on an unforgettable journey with beloved characters Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and Astrid as they work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon.”

Music, impressive sets, and life-sized dragons will set the scene, while the storyline will combine “heart and humor.” 

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Play Area

Viking Training Camp

Viking Training Camp is an adventure play area where the “smaller Vikings” can play and explore.

The area will feature a Viking agility course, a Toothless teeter-totter, baby Gronckle dragon climbers, and more! AND the kiddos can learn about all of the various classes of dragons in the process.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Shopping

Want to take home some souvenirs from your trip to the Viking village? Merchandise will be for sale at shops like Viking Traders, How to Treat Your Dragon, Hiccup’s Work Shop, and Toothless’ Treasures.

In fact, you can get a little head start on your souvenir shopping now, because you can shop for some How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk merchandise ONLINE! They’ve got some new apparel, mugs, and pennants right on the Universal Orlando website.

Epic Universe Preview Center

In June 2024,Universal unveiled a model of Epic Universe which is now on display at the Epic Universe Preview Center, which opened in June 2024 at Universal CityWalk. 

The massive model of Epic Universe showcases each of its five lands, including How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, in the display.

The Preview Center is also where you can pick up merchandise for Isle of Berk NOW!

Check out the Epic Universe Preview Center here!

Stay tuned for more information about How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk!

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